June+26+2007

Poetry Portrait of a Writing Project

The library’s orange carpet generates creativity As SCKWP greets the day Cheerleader practice welcomes us at the door Go! Write! Win!

Sacred writing time’s peace is challenged Technology doesn’t work the way we want A trio of teachers test ideas to succeed “Technology is a level in hell”

Becky tells us a picture is worth 1000 words What is your picture’s story? Sandy’s poem denotes a western feel and Dennis channels Paul Harvey Christine describes roughing it with “Pyromaniac Dad"'s atomic bonfires.

Kendra analyzes violence by comparing animal cruelty to human cruelty “Thunder on the Plains” by Nancy arouses Old West images Meg’s Civil War soldier speaks to us across the years We “Access all areas” through metaphor and memories.

“Touchy, Smelly, Feely” helps us write with detail Mary ropes us into Horse Writing and Aromatherapy Pointed questions and abstract assignments for emotions launch iMovies “What are the Dating Habits of a Ping Pong ball?”

Marilyn takes us into the life experience of Kaffir boy Apartheid represented by a “volcano of noise” The boy attempts to be invisible in an atmosphere of violence “Education is the key to a new life”.

The article summary over rethinking curriculum for diversity Christine’s Power Point prompted discussion regarding differing cultures African Americans, Asian, Hispanic and Native Americans and whites need a broader view Do you write from their perspective or from “your white leg”?

Time spent in confusion trying to decipher Why APA is the chosen format for research Citation Machine.com becomes our new best friend Grateful writers breathe in relief when granted extra time.

Writing response groups meet and share Feedback from others generates revision and blessings Clarification of assignments and anticipation for the Writing Marathon this Friday Generate a hum of excitement among the writers - "Don't forget the bug spray"